Category Archives: News
High Streamflow Advisories Re-Issued for Sections of the Northwest with Heavy Rain in the Forecast to Start Next Week
With the forecast calling for heavy rain early next week, the BC River Forecast Centre has re-issued some advisories in the Northwest. A high streamflow advisory has been put in place for the Stikine ...
Jun 02, 2023
Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach Presents Petition Calling for Port Worker Representation on Authority Boards
Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach has presented a petition in the House of Commons calling for better representation for port workers. It calls for amendments to the Canada Marine Act to ensure...
Jun 02, 2023
Wildfire Crews Continue to Battle Last Remaining Fire of Note in the North Peace, Extinguish Blaze Near Terrace
Hot and dry conditions continue to pose challenges for wildfire crews battling the province's last remaining fire of note in the North Peace. Now covering just under 175,000 hectares in the Tommy Lake...
Jun 02, 2023
New Standards Set for First Nations School Design
Updates to the School Space Acommodation Standards policy will work to guide the development of new schools in First Nations communities. Alleviating enrollment pressures, including First Nations adul...
Jun 02, 2023
RCMP Officer Helps Rescue Angler After Curious Grizzly Brings an Impromptu End to their Fishing Trip
An RCMP officer from Kitimat was able to rescue a fisherman after a curious grizzly bear brought their trip to an impromptu end on Monday. Luckily, the fisherman was able to safely distance themselves...
Jun 01, 2023
Request to Extend Environmental Assessment Certificate for Westcoast Connector Gas Transmission Pipeline Withdrawn
Enbridge has withdrawn its request to extend the environmental assessment certificate for the Westcoast Connector Gas Transmission pipeline. Initially approved in 2014, the project aims to install up ...
Jun 01, 2023 Map of pipeline route from Enbridge's website. Stretch connecting Cyprus to Willow Flats removed in 2022 amendment
Province Honours Wild Salmon Day With $17 Million Investment in Salmon Recovery Efforts
Today is Wild Salmon Day, and the Province is honouring that by providing over $17 million for salmon recovery and conservation efforts. Of that, $15 million will be shared between the First Nation Fi...
Jun 01, 2023
Fort St John RCMP Seeking Information After Detaining Multiple Persons of Interest Following Reports of Gunfire
Fort St John RCMP are seeking public information after responding to a report of shots fired early yesterday morning. Police were called out to the area of 104A Avenue and 112th Street just before 6:0...
May 31, 2023
Today Marks First of Three Voting Opportunities in Quesnel Pool Upgrade Referendum
Today marks the first day of advanced voting as the City of Quesnel holds a referendum to gauge public interest in upgrading their pool. Costs to upgrade the pool at the Quesnel Art and Recreation Cen...
May 31, 2023
Prince Rupert RCMP Seeking Public Assistance to Locate Man Wanted for Failing to Comply with a Sex Offender Registration Order
Prince Rupert RCMP are seeking public assistance to locate a man wanted on warrants related to sex offenses. 29 year-old Joseph Allen Hall-Grandison is wanted on two counts of failure to comply with a...
May 31, 2023